Storytime with a special craft designed for your 2- to 3-year-old. 10 a.m. Matthews Branch Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews. 704-847-6691. www.plcmc.org

Thursday

Ikebana International Chapter #49:

Come join us to learn Ikebana, the art of flower arranging in the Japanese style! "Learn the Basics Workshop", containers, equipment, and conditioning of plant material. Make a floral arrangement. Flowers will be provided. Call for details on what to bring and fee for workshop. 9:30 a.m. 704-543-5573. SouthPark Christian Church, 6650 Park South Drive, Charlotte. 704-554-1066. www.south parkchristian.org

For ages 5-12. Proceeds will benefit Kid's Cafe, a part of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Call 704-926-1201 for reservations. 4:30 p.m. $5 per child. Earth Fare, 12235 N. Community House Road, Charlotte.

Stir, Laugh, Repeat" was originally written for the offspring of Baby Boomers, but is being used by all ages. 1 p.m. www.marthaskitch enkorner.com. Borders | Charlotte, 3900 Colony Road, Charlotte. 704-365-6261. www.borders.com

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